There's a Crack in Your Armor Perry Stone

to avoid argument and confrontation, we simply should “agree with [our] adversary quickly” (Matt. 5:25) and move on before the sparks from the tongue ignite a firestorm that cannot be quenched. Occasionally good people will be exposed with a crack or a weakness. This, however, does not exempt them from being used of God, as God seldom uses perfect vessels, instead choosing willing and obedient vessels. Extend forgiveness and mercy to those whose battles have split their armor, dented their reputations, and wounded their souls. You will never know when you may need the same mercy you are extending to others. Paul reminds believers: Brethren, if any person is overtaken in misconduct or sin of any sort, you who are spiritual [who are responsive to and controlled by the Spirit] should set him right and restore and reinstate him, without any sense of superiority and with all gentleness, keeping an attentive eye on yourself, lest you should be tempted also. —GALATIANS 6:1, AMP Treat all spiritual and moral soldiers who desire to recover from their wounds in the same manner that you would desire to be treated if you were in that situation. We have lost too many spiritual warriors over the years because we have allowed them to die in their own blood while attempting to heal a self inflicted wound. The US military will go into live fire to rescue a wounded soldier and get him medical help, and the military is a brotherhood. May the church learn this lesson from our